Book Distribution

The distribution of Srila Prabhupada's books is much more than a philanthropic act. Each book carries the essence of Krishna's teachings, acting as a beacon for those lost in the darkness of the material world. The act of book distribution and donation opens up an otherworldly set of benefits that can be availed of by no other means.

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1. A Personal Offering to Krishna

Lord Krishna says in the Bhagavad Gita:

"He who teaches this supreme secret to the devotees, his devotional service is guaranteed, and at the end, he will come back to Me." - (Bhagavad Gita 18.68)

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2. Books That Transform Lives

Srila Prabhupada’s books, such as Bhagavad Gita As It Is and Srimad Bhagavatam, are not ordinary publications. They are infused with a spiritual potency that consistently guides readers to understand life’s purpose and come closer to Krishna.

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3. A Service to Humanity

In this age of Kali Yuga, ignorance, materialism, and suffering dominate human life. Srila Prabhupada described book distribution as a weapon against this ignorance:

"The more the books are distributed, the more the ignorance of the Age of Kali will be smashed." - (Srila Prabhupada's Letter to Balavanta, 1976

Each book carries Krishna’s divine teachings, acting as a guide for self-realisation and eternal bliss. By distributing books, devotees offer others an opportunity to transcend the material world and connect with the divine.

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4. Spreading Krishna’s Message Far and Wide

Srila Prabhupada’s vision extended beyond the confines of temples. He encouraged active preaching, often likening book distribution to a spiritual battle:

"The temple is a place not for eating and sleeping but as a base from which we send out our soldiers to fight with Maya. Fight with Maya means to drop thousands and millions of books into the lap of the conditioned souls." - Srila Prabhupada's Letter to Ramesvara, 1973